How To Help

Circle of Hope’s day-to-day operations depend on donated goods and services, and volunteer manpower. Your tax-deductible contributions are greatly appreciated. Here are the many ways you can help:

MONETARY DONATIONS

• Monetary donations allow us to purchase specific goods, medicines and other vital supplies.
• As a 501 (c) (3) your donation may be eligible for your employer's matching gifts program.
• Click this link to learn more and Donate Online through PayPal.

DONATE GOODS

• New and gently worn clothing, outerwear and shoes for infants, children, women and men
• New and gently used household linens including bedding, blankets, and towels
• New and gently used backpacks
• Liquid infant vitamins
• Children's chewable vitamins

VOLUNTEER

• Host seasonal clothing drives or collect blankets and other basic household necessities
• Help sort and package donated clothing, household goods and medical supplies
• Drive donated goods to Boston-area programs and homeless shelters
• Create "Welcome" baskets for individuals entering a shelter or moving into permanent housing
• Create "Welcome Baby" basket for babies born to shelter residents

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS

• Earn community service credit, through an employer or school, by volunteering for Circle of Hope
• Our community organizers can assist with planning your hours and identifying appropriate volunteer activities

VISIT US

• To arrange a tour of our distribution site, please Contact one of our program directors

DONATION GUIDELINES

Your in-kind donations are vital in our mission to help homeless men and women achieve self-sufficiency and secure permanent housing. Our team of volunteers collects and distributes new and gently used items for Boston area shelters and homeless programs. Due to the drastic rise in homelessness the organizations we serve depend more than ever on private donations.

To determine the value of your donations visit the Salvation Army Website:

http://www.use.salvationarmy.org/use/www_use.nsf/vw-text-dynamic-arrays/5F559E7FB2C55363802572BF0006A193?openDocument

Drop-Off Hours

Tuesday            4:00 - 5:00 PM
Wednesday     9:00 - 10:00 AM
Wednesday       3:00 - 4:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

*Please note:  We will be closed from 12/26/11 until 1/3/12

Drop-Off Instructions

• Bring donations to 65 Rosemary St., Needham, MA, during drop-off hours.
• Please do not leave donations unless there is a volunteer available to accept them.
• We are not able to pick up donations.

Donations We Accept

To affirm the dignity of the individuals we serve, we can only accept items that are clean and in excellent condition.

·       Children’s clothing

·       Men’s clothing

·       Women's clothing

·       Conservative suits or business clothing

·       Hats, scarves, gloves, mittens

·       New underwear, socks (white crew socks), bras (all sizes)

·       Backpacks & medium sized hand/shoulder bags

·       Winter coats, all sizes

·       Sweaters and Jackets

·       Casual jeans and pants

·       Shoes, sneakers in excellent condition

We provide essential household goods for individuals and families moving out of shelter to their own apartments.

• Towels
• Linens (sheets and blankets)

* We can not accept pillows unless they are new

Toiletries

For hygiene and convenience, toiletries must be new and unopened, and small, travel sizes are preferred.

·     Toothpaste (small tubes) & Toothbrushes

·     Body/hand lotion

·     Deodorant

·     Lip Balm/Chapstick

·     Shampoo & Conditioner

·     Combs & Brushes

Donations We DO NOT Accept

·     Kitchen ware and Appliances

·     Large furniture

·     Toys and Books

·     Any items that are not in good or clean condition

·     Opened or used toiletries and cosmetics

If you have any questions, please contact office@circleofhopeonline.org